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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.44, 989.34 and 498.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.44, 989.34 and 498.30 is: 746.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.44 : 989.34 = 498.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.44/989.34 = 498.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.44x = 989.34 × 498.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.44x = 492,988.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,988.12/660.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.45

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